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Remove/install panoramic roof frame - AR77.21-P-0800SX

MODEL 204.3, 207.3, 212.0 /1 /2, 221.1 with CODE (413) Panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Panoramic Roof Frame
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  Removing    
Danger! Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
  Notes on removal/installation of windows   AH67.10-P-1000-02RT
1 Determine height between front glass cover (1) and windshield (3) and note Dimensions are required for installing panoramic roof frame (10).  
2.1 Determine height and gap dimension between rear glass roof (5) and rear window (7) and note Model 204.3, 207.3, 212.0
The dimension is required for installing the panoramic roof frame (10).
Feeler gauge: 129 589 03 21 00
 
2.2 Determine height and gap dimension between rear glass roof (5) and rear glass cover and note Type 212.1
The dimension is required for installing the panoramic roof frame (10).
Feeler gauge: 129 589 03 21 00
 
2.3 Determine height and gap dimension between rear glass roof (5) and rear roof paneling (9) and note Model 212.2
The dimension is required for installing the panoramic roof frame (10).
Feeler gauge: 129 589 03 21 00
 
3 Open crank window in driver door Leave crank window in driver door open for duration of the glue hardening time (waiting time) to prevent the panoramic roof frame (10) from being pressed outwards by the air pressure when the doors are closed.  
4 Prepare adhesive cartridge Heat glue cartridge for at least 20 minutes. BR00.45-Z-1031-02A 
5.1 Remove drip rails on panoramic sliding sunroof Model 204.3, 207.3, 212 AR88.80-P-4000EW
5.2 Remove carrier with seal Model 221 -
6.1 Remove multifunction antenna or multifunction antenna mockup Model 204.3, 207.3 AR82.70-P-8951EC
6.2 Remove multifunction antenna If equipped  
6.3 Remove cover for antenna and antenna mock-up Model 212.0 as of model year 2011 -
6.4 Remove telephone and GPS roof antenna Model 221 -
7 Remove roller sun blind of panoramic sliding sunroof Model 204.3, 207.3 AR77.21-P-0215EC 
8 Cut off weatherstrip (2) on front glass cover (1) with suitable knife Cut off weatherstrip (2) only at front.  
9 Fold top lip down against windshield (3) and arrest with suitable adhesive tape (12)    
10 Cut weatherstrip (6) off of rear glass roof (5) with suitable knife Cut off weatherstrip (6) only at rear.  
11 Fold lip over at top of rear window (7) and fasten with suitable adhesive tape (8) Model 204.3, 207.3, 212.0, 221  
12 Mask roof paneling (9) with adhesive tape on both sides.    
13 Mask rear roof paneling to weatherstrip (6) with suitable adhesive tape Model 212.2
This prevents damaging the vehicle paintwork in the repair area when cutting out the panoramic roof frame (10).
14 Install cutting wire (11) with pull-in device through glue bead on panoramic roof frame (10). Install pull-in device in area of rear corner (arrow) of panoramic roof frame (10).  
Danger
15
Risk of injury! due to tear or warming up of cutting wire and through glass splinters when cutting out glued windows Cut out panoramic roof frame (10) with cutting wire (11) and remove from vehicle Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
Aid of helper required. Panoramic roof frame (10) must be replaced.
AS67.00-Z-0004-01A
Install    
16 Prepare panoramic roof frame (10) for installation Suction lifting device AR77.21-P-0800-02SX
17 Prepare body flange for panoramic roof frame (10) for installation Wet and dry vacuum cleaner AR77.21-P-0800-05SX
18 Apply glue for panoramic roof frame (10)   AR77.21-P-0800-03SX
BR00.45-Z-1031-02A 
19 Install panoramic roof frame (10) Do not move vehicle before the glue is sufficiently dry (approx. 1 h), otherwise the stability of the glue is not ensured. AR77.21-P-0800-04SX
20 Install bezel of rear panoramic sliding sunroof Model 204.3, 207.3, 212.0 AR77.21-P-0751EW 
21 Remove adhesive tape from roof paneling (9)    
22 Install roller sun blind of panoramic sliding roof Model 204.3, 207.3 AR77.21-P-0215EC 
23.1 Install drip rails on panoramic sliding sunroof Model 207.3, 212 -
23.2 Install carrier with seal Model 221 -
24.1 Install multifunction antenna or multifunction antenna mockup Model 204.3, 207.3 AR82.70-P-8951EC
24.2 Install multi-function antenna If equipped  
24.3 Install cover for antenna and antenna mock- up Model 212.0 as of model year 2011 -
24.4 Install roof antenna for telephone and GPS [global positioning system] Model 221 -
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1031-02A Repair kit, installing window 500662 01/03/05/07/09/11 A 973 670 00 93